Brixton Hill
Lambeth, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £385,500, this is a premium entry point. Modest 4% growth over 5 years.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90).
Workable for families, but safety (25) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — walkable. But limited nearby services (32).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £385,500, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 25/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Brixton Hill is located in Lambeth, near London, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 428 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Drugs dominate reports. This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is Jetts Fitness (fitness centre, 21m). Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus and tram stops within reach. The nearest is about 119m away. The median property price is £385,500, with moderate growth of 4% over five years. Based on 440 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 28 schools within 2 km, 25 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 8 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 330m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 56 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling), LSOA-level area, not street-level
OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km
DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops
DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space
HM Land Registry price paid data
GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings
OSM footpath density + connectivity
EPC Register — awaiting public API access
Environment Agency flood zones
Property Market
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: hot
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Brixton Hill, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Jetts Fitness 22m · 0 min walk
- Yoga point 720m · 9 min walk
- Substation 814m · 10 min walk
- Anytime Fitness 836m · 10 min walk
libraries (3)
- Brixton 966m · 12 min walk
- Clapham 1420m · 18 min walk
- Society for Co-operation in Russian and Soviet Studies 1864m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Pencil Park 114m · 1 min walk
- Windmill Gardens 232m · 3 min walk
- Rush Common 332m · 4 min walk
- Rush Common Woodland Walk 402m · 5 min walk
- Dumbarton Court Public Open Space 446m · 6 min walk
schools (5)
- Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School 330m · 4 min walk
- Trinity Academy 373m · 5 min walk
- Holmewood Nursery School 619m · 8 min walk
- Elm Court School 655m · 8 min walk
- Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School 703m · 9 min walk
Transport Links
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Data Transparency
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- OS Open Roads — Crown copyright and database right
- HM Land Registry Price Paid Data — Crown copyright
- police.uk crime data — Open Government Licence v3.0
- OpenStreetMap — ODbL licence
- DfT NaPTAN — Open Government Licence v3.0
- GIAS schools data — Crown copyright
- Environment Agency flood data — OGL v3.0
- DEFRA noise and air quality — OGL v3.0
- ONS Census 2021 — Open Government Licence v3.0
All scores are computed from publicly available government and open data. No proprietary data is used. Scores reflect statistical patterns, not guarantees.
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